2007 Renault Espace vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2007 Renault Espace and 2007 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Espace | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Espace | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
